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...Pentium® dual-core /Celeron® dual-core processors Supports Intel® 45nm multi-core CPU Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology ready Support Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST) (Refer to www.asus.com for better overclocking capability. ** W hen you are using a Windows® 32-bit OS. 1 x PCIe x16 slot 2 x PCIe x1 slots 3 x PCI slots Southbridge Intel® ICH10R supports: 6 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s supports RAID 0, 1, 0+1, AND 5 JMB361 supports: - 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 connector - 1 x eSATA port L1E Gb LAN controller Audio USB ALC887 High Definition Audio 8-channel CODEC...
...Pentium® dual-core /Celeron® dual-core processors Supports Intel® 45nm multi-core CPU Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology ready Support Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST) (Refer to www.asus.com for better overclocking capability. ** W hen you are using a Windows® 32-bit OS. 1 x PCIe x16 slot 2 x PCIe x1 slots 3 x PCI slots Southbridge Intel® ICH10R supports: 6 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s supports RAID 0, 1, 0+1, AND 5 JMB361 supports: - 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 connector - 1 x eSATA port L1E Gb LAN controller Audio USB ALC887 High Definition Audio 8-channel CODEC...
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... connector 3 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0 ports 1 x CPU/ 1 x Chassis/ 1 x Power fan connectors 1 x CD audio-in connector 1 x IDE connector 1 x 24-pin EPS Power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector 6 x SATA connectors 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, Special Hardware Write Protection, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, SMBIOS v2.5, ACPI v2 0a WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield User Manual Drivers ASUS Update ASUS PC Probe II Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 8.8 in (30.5 cm x 22.4cm) *Specifications...
... connector 3 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0 ports 1 x CPU/ 1 x Chassis/ 1 x Power fan connectors 1 x CD audio-in connector 1 x IDE connector 1 x 24-pin EPS Power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector 6 x SATA connectors 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, Special Hardware Write Protection, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, SMBIOS v2.5, ACPI v2 0a WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield User Manual Drivers ASUS Update ASUS PC Probe II Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 8.8 in (30.5 cm x 22.4cm) *Specifications...
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... controller. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that replaces the existing PCI. Innovative ASUS features ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to convert your screen. ASUS Q-FAN ASUS Q-FAN technology intelligently and automatically adjusts CPU fan speed according to system load and temperature, enabling users to work in applications such as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals and other portable devices. Gigabit LAN...
... controller. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or USB flash disk that replaces the existing PCI. Innovative ASUS features ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to convert your screen. ASUS Q-FAN ASUS Q-FAN technology intelligently and automatically adjusts CPU fan speed according to system load and temperature, enabling users to work in applications such as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals and other portable devices. Gigabit LAN...
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... setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without entering the Windows® OS. • For the SSD version, Express Gate is built into the motheroard. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. eliminates the need to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy. ASUS P5P43TD PRO 1-3 ASUS AI NET2 ASUS AI NET2 remotely detects the cable connection immediately after bootup, you can access the Internet without using an OS-based utility. Refer to update the BIOS...
... setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without entering the Windows® OS. • For the SSD version, Express Gate is built into the motheroard. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. eliminates the need to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy. ASUS P5P43TD PRO 1-3 ASUS AI NET2 ASUS AI NET2 remotely detects the cable connection immediately after bootup, you can access the Internet without using an OS-based utility. Refer to update the BIOS...
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... a chassis). 3. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Secure the card to use . 4. ASUS P5P43TD PRO 1-19 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with the PCI Express specifications. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support...
... a chassis). 3. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Secure the card to use . 4. ASUS P5P43TD PRO 1-19 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with the PCI Express specifications. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support...
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... DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you can install to change at www.asus.com for updates. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to locate...
... DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you can install to change at www.asus.com for updates. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to locate...
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... of the updating process: ASUS P5P43TD PRO 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Place the support DVD in the future. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. From the dropdown list, select any of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you...
... of the updating process: ASUS P5P43TD PRO 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Place the support DVD in the future. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. From the dropdown list, select any of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you...
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... USB port. 3. Checking for USB Device... Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to the SATA1 / SATA 2 connector. When the correct BIOS file is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support DVD or the USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility. • Always connect the SATA cable to enable it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Start Erasing...\ ASUS P5P43TD PRO...
... USB port. 3. Checking for USB Device... Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to the SATA1 / SATA 2 connector. When the correct BIOS file is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support DVD or the USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility. • Always connect the SATA cable to enable it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Start Erasing...\ ASUS P5P43TD PRO...
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... is not userconfigurable.A configurable field is enclosed in the menu and change the value of options. You cannot select an item that particular menu. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Disabled] [EDniOsapabtbilloendesd] Enabled Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to configure system Time. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. 2.2.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are items that...
... is not userconfigurable.A configurable field is enclosed in the menu and change the value of options. You cannot select an item that particular menu. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Disabled] [EDniOsapabtbilloendesd] Enabled Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to configure system Time. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. 2.2.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are items that...
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... show N/A if no Serial ATA device is installed in the system. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] ASUS P5P43TD PRO 2-7 SATA 1 :[Not Detected] SATA 2 :[Not Detected] SATA 3 :[Not Detected] SATA 4 :[Not Detected] SATA 5 :[Not Detected] SATA 6 :[Not Detected] Storage Configuration System Information Use [+] or [-] to [Auto] allows automatic selection of the appropriate SATA device type. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select Screen Select Item +- Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System...
... show N/A if no Serial ATA device is installed in the system. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] ASUS P5P43TD PRO 2-7 SATA 1 :[Not Detected] SATA 2 :[Not Detected] SATA 3 :[Not Detected] SATA 4 :[Not Detected] SATA 5 :[Not Detected] SATA 6 :[Not Detected] Storage Configuration System Information Use [+] or [-] to [Auto] allows automatic selection of the appropriate SATA device type. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select Screen Select Item +- Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System...
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...2: BIOS information Select an item then press if you want to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] Disables or enables device write protection. LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to configure the item. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible] [Enhanced] Configure SATA as [IDE] Sets the configuration for the Serial ATA connectors supported by Windows Vista with LBA mode...
...2: BIOS information Select an item then press if you want to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] Disables or enables device write protection. LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to configure the item. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible] [Enhanced] Configure SATA as [IDE] Sets the configuration for the Serial ATA connectors supported by Windows Vista with LBA mode...
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... Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] FSB Strap to display the following iems: Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Ai Transaction Boosster [Auto] C/P : A1 A2 LVL : 08 08 It will affect system performance directly. ******** Please key in this menu. Scroll down to North Bridge [Auto] DRAM Frequency [Auto] DRAM CLK Skew on Channel A1 [Auto] DRAM CLK Skew on Channel A2 [Auto] DRAM...
... Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] FSB Strap to display the following iems: Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Ai Transaction Boosster [Auto] C/P : A1 A2 LVL : 08 08 It will affect system performance directly. ******** Please key in this menu. Scroll down to North Bridge [Auto] DRAM Frequency [Auto] DRAM CLK Skew on Channel A1 [Auto] DRAM CLK Skew on Channel A2 [Auto] DRAM...
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... DRAM Clocks] ASUS P5P43TD PRO 2-11 Configuration options: [Auto] [Advance 350ps] [Advance 300ps] [Advance 250ps] [Advance 200ps] [Advance 150ps] [Advance 100ps] [Advance 50ps] [Normal] [Delay 50ps] [Delay 100ps] [Delay 150ps] [Delay 200ps] [Delay 250ps] [Delay300ps] [Delay 350ps] DRAM Timing Control [Auto] Allows you to select the DRAM timing configuration. DRAM CLK Skew on Channel A1/A2/B1/B2 [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM Timing Control item to [Manual...
... DRAM Clocks] ASUS P5P43TD PRO 2-11 Configuration options: [Auto] [Advance 350ps] [Advance 300ps] [Advance 250ps] [Advance 200ps] [Advance 150ps] [Advance 100ps] [Advance 50ps] [Normal] [Delay 50ps] [Delay 100ps] [Delay 150ps] [Delay 200ps] [Delay 250ps] [Delay300ps] [Delay 350ps] DRAM Timing Control [Auto] Allows you to select the DRAM timing configuration. DRAM CLK Skew on Channel A1/A2/B1/B2 [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM Timing Control item to [Manual...
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...: [Disabled] [Enabled] Execute-Disable Bit Capability [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable C1E Support. If an invalid ratio is set in ratio numbers directly. Key in CMOS, then the actual and set values may differ. Virtualization enhanced by Intel® Virtualization Technology allows a platform to malfunction. CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Sets the ration between CPU core clock and the FSB frequency. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel® Virtualization Tech [Enabled] Enables or disables Intel® Virtualization Technology. Take caution when changing the...
...: [Disabled] [Enabled] Execute-Disable Bit Capability [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable C1E Support. If an invalid ratio is set in ratio numbers directly. Key in CMOS, then the actual and set values may differ. Virtualization enhanced by Intel® Virtualization Technology allows a platform to malfunction. CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Sets the ration between CPU core clock and the FSB frequency. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel® Virtualization Tech [Enabled] Enables or disables Intel® Virtualization Technology. Take caution when changing the...
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...® CPU that supports the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep® Technology (EIST). The following item appears only when you to decide which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device. When enabled, the CPU idle is set to [Enabled]. This item appears only when the J-Micron eSATA/PATA Controller item is set to display the submenu. Configuration options: [IDE] [AHCI] JMicron SATA/RAID OptROM [Enabled] Allows you install 64-bit operating system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5P43TD PRO 2-15...
...® CPU that supports the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep® Technology (EIST). The following item appears only when you to decide which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device. When enabled, the CPU idle is set to [Enabled]. This item appears only when the J-Micron eSATA/PATA Controller item is set to display the submenu. Configuration options: [IDE] [AHCI] JMicron SATA/RAID OptROM [Enabled] Allows you install 64-bit operating system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5P43TD PRO 2-15...
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... [Disabled] [Enabled] 1394 Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the boot ROM in HiSpeed (480Mbps) or Full Speed (12Mbps). Configuration options: [DMA0] [DMA1] [DMA3] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Allows you to enable or disable USB 2.0 controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Allows you to select parallel port IRQ. Onboard PCIE GbE LAN [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the USB functions. USB Functions [Enabled] Allows you to display the configuration options. The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto...
... [Disabled] [Enabled] 1394 Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the boot ROM in HiSpeed (480Mbps) or Full Speed (12Mbps). Configuration options: [DMA0] [DMA1] [DMA3] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Allows you to enable or disable USB 2.0 controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Allows you to select parallel port IRQ. Onboard PCIE GbE LAN [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the USB functions. USB Functions [Enabled] Allows you to display the configuration options. The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto...
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... either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for Legacy USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives. Take caution when changing the settings of USB devices at startup. Configuration options: [10 Sec] [20 Sec] [30 Sec] [40 Sec] Emulation Type [Auto] Allows you to set the maximum time that the BIOS waits for the USB storage device to set to enable or disable support for legacy ISA devices. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to [No], BIOS configures...
... either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for Legacy USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives. Take caution when changing the settings of USB devices at startup. Configuration options: [10 Sec] [20 Sec] [30 Sec] [40 Sec] Emulation Type [Auto] Allows you to set the maximum time that the BIOS waits for the USB storage device to set to enable or disable support for legacy ISA devices. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to [No], BIOS configures...
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... Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used for the Advanced Power Management (APM). In S3 sleep state, the system appears to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is set to be off state after an AC power loss. When set to [Last State], the system goes into off and consumes less power than in the Application-Specific...
... Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used for the Advanced Power Management (APM). In S3 sleep state, the system appears to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is set to be off state after an AC power loss. When set to [Last State], the system goes into off and consumes less power than in the Application-Specific...
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... boot options. Configuration options: [Off] [On] 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Removable Dev] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] 2.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. A virtual drive (Drive B:) may appear when you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for the NumLock. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Boot Settings Boot Device Priority Boot Settings...
... boot options. Configuration options: [Off] [On] 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS information Configuration options: [Removable Dev] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] 2.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. A virtual drive (Drive B:) may appear when you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for the NumLock. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Boot Settings Boot Device Priority Boot Settings...
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... user action. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5P43TD PRO 2-23 This utility supports 1. 2.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to display the sub-menu. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds] Sets countdown duration that the user data will run the utility to clear Express Gate's user data. Configuration options: [Prompt User] [1 second] [3 seconds] [5 seconds] [10 seconds] [15 seconds] [20 seconds] [30 seconds] Reset User Data [No] Allows you enter the Express Gate. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power...
... user action. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5P43TD PRO 2-23 This utility supports 1. 2.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to display the sub-menu. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds] Sets countdown duration that the user data will run the utility to clear Express Gate's user data. Configuration options: [Prompt User] [1 second] [3 seconds] [5 seconds] [10 seconds] [15 seconds] [20 seconds] [30 seconds] Reset User Data [No] Allows you enter the Express Gate. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power...